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Between The Lines Where Israel’s Past Meets Its Future 15 Feb 2024
The National Library of Israel has opened its new home in Jerusalem, after years of delays and financial struggles. The library, funded by the Rothschild and...
15 Feb 2024
Between The Lines Guaranteed To Keep You Up At Night 8 Feb 2024
In this podcast episode titled "How To Build A Palestinian State," Dan Senor hosts Haviv Rettig Gur, an analyst from Times of Israel, to discuss the skeptici...
8 Feb 2024
Between The Lines Snapshots Of Israel: Broken And Brave 4 Feb 2024
The author reflects on their recent trip to Israel, highlighting the resilience and creativity of Israeli society in the face of war and challenges. They men...
4 Feb 2024
Between The Lines Still In Trauma, Israelis Transition From ‘Start-Up’ To Rebuilding 25 Jan 2024
The article discusses the transition taking place in Israel from a start-up nation to a nation focused on rebuilding after the recent tragedy. It highlights ...
25 Jan 2024
Between The Lines Telling The Story Of Israel’s ‘Unknown’ Soldiers 21 Jan 2024
A non-profit organization called Latet Panim Lanoflim, or Giving a Face to the Fallen, is dedicated to filling in the details of the lives of over 1,000 unkn...
21 Jan 2024
Between The Lines On Israel’s Home Front, The Power Of Commitment 17 Jan 2024
The author reports from Jerusalem, where normal life goes on amidst the intensity of the war. There is a deep commitment to both supporting the war effort an...
17 Jan 2024
Between The Lines Israel's Other Volunteer Army 12 Jan 2024
This article discusses a volunteer project in Israel that assembles and distributes toiletry kits to IDF soldiers on the front lines. Chana Hidegkuti, a volu...
12 Jan 2024
Between The Lines ‘95 Percent Paradise, Five Percent Hell’ 4 Jan 2024
Filmmaker Yahav Winner, who grew up in Kfar Aza near the Gaza border, made a film called "The Boy" that explores the trauma and constant conflict experienced...
4 Jan 2024
Between The Lines Surprise! An end of year note NOT asking for funds… 31 Dec 2023
The author of Between The Lines, a Substack newsletter, expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support and highlights the success of the publication, w...
31 Dec 2023
Between The Lines How 2023’s Dark Cloud Could Yield A Silver Lining 29 Dec 2023
Israel's ability to adapt quickly to crises has been on display recently. The protest movement led by former IDF soldiers, Brothers and Sisters In Arms, shif...
29 Dec 2023
Between The Lines The Grey Lady Should Be Ashamed 27 Dec 2023
The author of this commentary criticizes The New York Times for what they perceive as biased coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They argue that th...
27 Dec 2023
Between The Lines How To Counter A Tech Culture Damaging Our Children 26 Dec 2023
In a recent talk to concerned Jewish day school parents, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discussed the epidemic of mental illness among youth and offered ...
26 Dec 2023
Between The Lines Who I’m Following To Better Understand Israel Today 20 Dec 2023
This article provides a list of influential figures to follow in order to gain a better understanding of Israel today. The author emphasizes the importance o...
20 Dec 2023
Between The Lines Spreading The Light: A Chanukah Bonus 7 Dec 2023
This article highlights the significance of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, arriving during a time of darkness and challenges. It acknowledges the ongoing ...
7 Dec 2023
Between The Lines ‘Israelism:’ A Damning Critique Of How We Teach About Israel 3 Dec 2023
The article discusses the controversial documentary film, "Israelism," which gives voice to young American Jews who criticize the pro-Israel community for no...
3 Dec 2023
Between The Lines With Israel At War, Prayer Helps Me Cope 30 Nov 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on the power of prayer in times of distress, drawing inspiration from the experience of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitc...
30 Nov 2023
Between The Lines A Message From An IDF Tank Commander 23 Nov 2023
In this open letter from IDF tank commander Itai Simon Tov, he emphasizes the unity and strength of the Jewish people when faced with the threat of Hamas. He...
23 Nov 2023
Between The Lines Holding Complexity: A Lesson We Must Learn From Israel 20 Nov 2023
The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism and the efforts to justify violence against Jews in the name of Palestine. It highlights the dangerous trend ...
20 Nov 2023
Between The Lines One More Reason Why I Love Jews 13 Nov 2023
The article discusses an upcoming march in Washington, D.C. in support of Israel and the freeing of hostages, with tens of thousands of people expected to at...
13 Nov 2023
Between The Lines Finding Spiritual Strength Amidst Israel’s Darkness 7 Nov 2023
This article discusses how a religious Jewish woman in Jerusalem copes with the tragedy and pain surrounding the recent massacre of Israelis. The author, Hin...
7 Nov 2023
Between The Lines How ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ Became So Popular 3 Nov 2023
The popular Jewish anthem, "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live), was written and first performed in the mid-1960s by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach at the r...
3 Nov 2023
Between The Lines Them And Us: The Divide Is Deeper Than Ever 30 Oct 2023
Maurice Shnaider, whose sister and brother-in-law were murdered by Hamas terrorists, emphasizes the importance of unity in the Jewish community and expresses...
30 Oct 2023
Between The Lines Southern Comfort 25 Oct 2023
Last year, Music City's first Jewish music festival was launched, but this year it changed its tone in light of the Israel-Hamas war. An unexpected planeload...
25 Oct 2023
Between The Lines Why Israel Loses The Media Wars 18 Oct 2023
This article discusses the biased media coverage against Israel in conflicts with Palestinian terror groups. The author highlights the rush to judgment by ma...
18 Oct 2023
Between The Lines With Israel On Edge, Tender Moments Of Connection 17 Oct 2023
The article describes moments of connection and the atmosphere in Israel during a week of war with Hamas. It mentions a man who lost two nephews in the war a...
17 Oct 2023
Between The Lines When Goodwill Toward Israel Goes Sour 15 Oct 2023
This article discusses the current state of international sympathy towards Israel in the wake of the Simchat Torah massacre by Hamas terrorists. While a majo...
15 Oct 2023
Between The Lines It Took A Horrific War On Israel To Unite Its Citizens 10 Oct 2023
The article discusses the unity and resilience of Israeli citizens in the face of the recent conflict with Hamas. The author reflects on the tragic loss of l...
10 Oct 2023
Between The Lines Growing Up With Yom Kippur 21 Sep 2023
The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up. Initially, they dreaded the day and found it challenging to fast for the full 25 hour...
21 Sep 2023
Between The Lines Oops, my apologies... I sent the full video earlier 15 Sep 2023
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15 Sep 2023
Between The Lines We Jews Have Our Own Constitution 15 Sep 2023
In this article, the author discusses the importance of having a constitution for the Jewish State of Israel. They argue that a constitution would ensure the...
15 Sep 2023
Between The Lines Helping The Next Generation Appreciate ‘The Treasure’ Of Being Jewish 12 Sep 2023
In this piece, the author expresses gratitude for the support of paid subscribers and shares a link to a 45-minute conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning j...
12 Sep 2023
Between The Lines A Tour Of Auschwitz Like No Other 8 Sep 2023
Triumph of the Spirit 360 is a virtual reality (VR) film that offers a unique, immersive tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The film was crea...
8 Sep 2023
Between The Lines What Can Diaspora Jews Do To Support Israel’s Protest Movement? Plenty. 5 Sep 2023
Prominent American-Israeli author Daniel Gordis, along with authors and lecturers Yossi Klein Halevi and Matti Friedman, urge diaspora Jews to support the pr...
5 Sep 2023
Between The Lines Fostering Black-Jewish Ties Among Young People 27 Aug 2023
The Elijah Cummings Youth Project (ECYP) is a 25-year partnership between Baltimore's Black and Jewish communities aimed at fostering understanding and conne...
27 Aug 2023
Between The Lines O’s On Top?! Don’t Look Down 18 Aug 2023
The Baltimore Orioles, historically known for their ineptitude, are defying expectations this season and have the best record in the American League and seco...
18 Aug 2023
Between The Lines Missing ‘The Conversation’ 3 Aug 2023
The Conversation was a two-day retreat that aimed to foster deep discussion and debate in a trustful environment among Jewish participants from various backg...
3 Aug 2023
Between The Lines The Israel We Know Has Fallen 24 Jul 2023
The author discusses the recent passage of a judicial reform bill in the Knesset that has caused divisions and threatens the democratic nature of Israel. The...
24 Jul 2023
Between The Lines The Man Behind The Iconic Image 9 Jul 2023
Elie Wiesel: Confronting The Silence, a biography by Joseph Berger, explores the life of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace laureate who becam...
9 Jul 2023
Between The Lines Bringing The Hidden Into Focus 27 Jun 2023
Joan Roth, an 81-year-old photographer, reflects on her decades-long career and dedication to capturing the lives and stories of women. From photographing ho...
27 Jun 2023
Between The Lines Synagogues Adapt Major League Baseball’s Changes 13 Jun 2023
A group representing all denominations of the Jewish faith has announced several modifications to shorten synagogue services, following the lead of Major Lea...
13 Jun 2023
Between The Lines Ruth's Conversion Would Be Rejected Today 24 May 2023
As we approach the festival of Shavuot, the author discusses the story of Ruth, a convert in Jewish history. Ruth's declaration of loyalty to her mother-in-l...
24 May 2023
Between The Lines Bibi Advocates ‘Unique Two-State Solution’ 22 May 2023
Prime Minister Netanyahu has reached an agreement with charedi and nationalist members of his coalition to secure the passage of the national budget. The agr...
22 May 2023
Between The Lines ‘Gross’ In Name And Humor 16 May 2023
Sam Gross, a Jewish cartoonist known for his quirky sense of humor, passed away recently. He produced 34,000 cartoons throughout his career, with many of the...
16 May 2023
Between The Lines ‘Don’t Bury Us Just Yet’ 12 May 2023
This article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and Poland, specifically in regard to the Holocaust and the preservation of Jewish heritage. Whi...
12 May 2023
Between The Lines Breathing Life Into A Community Given Up For Lost 10 May 2023
The POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews in Warsaw is a multimedia museum that covers the history of Jewish life in Poland over the past 1,000 years. The f...
10 May 2023
Between The Lines Confronting Polish Jewry’s Tragic Past 5 May 2023
The article discusses the author's experience visiting Auschwitz and reflects on the complex feelings surrounding confronting Poland's tragic past. It highli...
5 May 2023
Between The Lines Even On Memorial Day, Israelis Are Divided 25 Apr 2023
On Israel's Memorial Day, tensions within Israeli society are heightened due to the ongoing crisis over the planned judicial overhaul. The debate centers aro...
25 Apr 2023
Between The Lines This Passover, Freedom Feels More Precious 3 Apr 2023
As Passover approaches, the author reflects on the significance of the holiday in the current state of the world. They stress that the seder is not just a re...
3 Apr 2023
Between The Lines Israel Already Has A Blueprint For A Constitution 28 Mar 2023
Legal experts argue that Israel's current crises, such as religion-state conflict and the lack of checks and balances, stem from the absence of a Constitutio...
28 Mar 2023
Between The Lines Key Coalition Figure To NY Rabbis: We’re Not Interested. 23 Mar 2023
A delegation of New York rabbis visiting Israel reflected on their mission and encountered the disdain of coalition leaders towards American Jewish views on ...
23 Mar 2023